Tiddlywinks final - Part 2/3

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@mclarenguy22 Because I naively thought that Channel 4 wouldn't block it as they had with my previous attempt at uploading the Countdown final, not realising that everything is done by a clever digital signature or summat. My sincerest apologies to any confused tiddlywinkers out there.

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In the second round, two more eights are TEARDROP and PRORATED. In the third round, there were a couple more seven-letter gerunds: JILTING and TAILING. In the fourth round, I also spotted TEDDIES, which instantly started me laughing because I remembered the moment on _8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown_ when Susie Dent gave an example of how she never recognizes a double entendre. She was doing a Dictionary Corner segment on the etymology of various items of lingerie, and she tried to explain what a teddy was to Nick Hewer. He remained utterly mystified, so Susie said, "Nick, I can tell you've never come across a teddy." The entire studio audience burst into laughter and Susie thought they were picturing Nick Hewer _in_ a teddy. It wasn't until two hours later that she sent Rachel a text message saying, "I finally realise why everyone was laughing!" In the first numbers round, it _was_ impossible and 792 done Edward's way was the closest solution. You can multiply the numbers in a different order, but it's fundamentally the same equation. This is why I think four-large is usually the superior choice for attempting to frustrate your opponents (though two-large and one-large are solvable a slightly greater percentage of the time). It's less likely that a large target will be an issue. In the sixth round, EARNINGS and PANNIERS were two more eights. In the seventh round, I also saw MEATINESS but not AMNESTIES, so I thought the nine the contestants announced would be the former. Two eights are MATINEES and TAMENESS. In the eighth round, DEBASED and DEBASER were two more sevens. In the ninth round, CHAMPAK was another seven. It's a kind of tree that is sacred in both Buddhist and Hindu religions, which is the only reason I know it. I'm not otherwise an authority on trees of Central Asia.

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Why is this titled TIddlywinks final?!?!?!

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